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Kevin

1 week ago

9.0

Alexis

1 week ago

10.0

Youssef is a wonderful host who is quiet, friendly, helpful and loves having guests stay. He serves a delightful breakfast that is a delicious variety of breads, yogurt, eggs, and of course toppings to either dip or spread on your morning bread selection. The location of the property is wonderful! In a quiet area just off the main path. Nearby Restaraunts have wonderful food options and the locals are quite friendly. The property is simple, clean and comfortable and offers a stay in a neighborhood setting.

Kevin

2 weeks ago

9.0

Such a great caretaker. He really went out of his way to help us, showing us where to find a late dinner, where to buy supplies, and helping us to understand travel options. We are grateful for his generous advice.

Jean-Paul

3 weeks ago

10.0

Le lieu est magique, proche des dunes. Proche des restaurants et commerces. Et en plus très calme et charmant.

Cons: Le calme et l'authenticite du lieu. Le patio inertie et le toit terrasse. Les chambres sont confortables et belles. C'est très calme et serein

Vivian

3 weeks ago

10.0

Simon

4 weeks ago

10.0

Idir ist ein super freundlicher Manager und Gastgeber. Er hilft bei allem. Uns hat er eine sehr authentisch Tour mit einem 4x4 organisiert. Außerdem kann man von der Unterkunft gleich direkt zu den Dünen gehen. Wir haben uns deswegen gegen eine Nacht in einem Camp entschieden sonder für 2 Tage in dieser traumhaft Unterkunft. Beim Frühstück gibt es Abwechslung und es fehlt einem an nichts

Josée

1 month ago

10.0

L’accueil de Idir et sa cuisine berbère réconfortante. Nous avons adoré!

Cons: L’environnement à Merzouga manque de charme. Nous y étions pour la randonnée dans le désert que nous recommandons fortement. Cette randonnée était organisée par le gîte. Le bivouac était exceptionnel.

Philippe

1 month ago

10.0

L'hôte est très accueillant et très chaleureux. Nous avons beaucoup échangé avec lui et même partagé des activités. Il nous a permis de faire des excursions et de rencontrer des amis à lui. Nous garderons un souvenir inoubliable de ce séjour.

Ivan Andrea

2 months ago

10.0

The structure was very clean, well equipped and well looked after. The host is magnificent and kind hearted. He picked us up from the bus station (late at night) even if we didn't ask for it. The morning we were leaving very early he prepared the breakfast before 7 and came with us to the taxi stop helping us with our luggage (without any request). The dishes cooked by him and his wife were really good home cooked. Thank you for the hospitality Mr Youssef and family!

Cons: Nothing

Matjaž

2 months ago

10.0

Quiet and calm accommodation, nice decoration, good location and friendly host. Excellent dinner!

Mark

9 months ago

10.0

Idir, the caretaker was a very calm, genuine and beautiful person. His warmth and charisma was humanly exceptional. He attended all our needs with that kind of acceptance that is rare to find. He even walked with us to a local restaurant...Thanks Idir!! The place is quiet and authentic, not a luxury hotel but a clean, comfortable and sound place to stay in a local part of the town far from tourists. The double bed is large and very comfortable. The breakfast and supper prepared by Idir and his wife were extraordinary, well above what could be expected for the price. I will go back sooner or later!!

Tiago

10 months ago

10.0

Youssef and his hospitality and genuine treat. Great location and great taste in space design and ambiance.

Artem

10 months ago

10.0

Anand3193

10 months ago

9.0

Yidder was very kind and helpful to guide us and arrange several trips in and around Merzouga.

Dmitrii

10 months ago

9.0

Asima

11 months ago

9.0

Tanja

1 year ago

10.0

Very nice rooms and good location in the center of Merzouga. The dunes are easily accessible on foot. Very nice and helpful owner who takes great care of his guests and explains everything well.

Cons: -

Pavlina

1 year ago

9.0

Amazing place! ♥️

Jonathan

1 year ago

10.0

Just very accommodating and helpful. Very friendly service, perfect location on traditional village with dunes a 2-minute walk away.

Cons: Nothing was bad

Emma

1 year ago

10.0

Iddir was very welcoming and helpful. He kindly organised a night in the desert for us - a true highlight! Also, the room in his gîte was very comfortable.

Jean-sébastien

1 year ago

10.0

Sarah

1 year ago

9.0

Idir, our host was humble, polite but always there for us with delicious tea and fresh and often frozen water which we really appreciated. The room was very hot (in August when 45 degrees out, so very much expected!) but the night he organised for us in the desert was magnificent. Thank you Idir

Cons: Community throttled power consumption (out of Riad’s control) which meant the AC struggled.

Steven

1 year ago

9.0

Great stay. Youssef was very helpful in many different ways. He also helped make arrangements for a fun afternoon desert trip

Cons: Nothing of note

Deborah

1 year ago

10.0

Kaisa

1 year ago

7.0

Excellent location a couple of minutes walk away from the first dunes. Nice and cozy interior and tasty food. The owner organized us a camel ride. Staff doesn't speak much English so it's helpful to be able to speak French or Arabic.

Cons: Economy room has a shared bathroom with a squatting toilet, so just note that if you're not able to squat, it's better to reserve a more expensive room.

Evgenii

1 year ago

10.0

Rosa

1 year ago

10.0

This was our favourite place to stay in Marocco - maybe anywhere! The rooms are spacious, clean, pretty and very comfortable. Breakfasts were AMAZING, the location was perfect, and the organised tour into the desert was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The location was fantastic, and we loved the friendly cats outside the house, who were obviously well taken care of. Youssef is one of the kindest, most welcoming, and most friendly people we met on our journey, and we can't recommend staying here highly enough.

Cons: A negative thing became something positive: I caught a bad flu on our way to Merzouga, which kicked in on our first night. It meant we had to postpone everything we had planned as I was completely incapacitated. When you're sick, you appreciate the small things more: how very comfortable the bed was, how the room could be completely dark when you wanted it to be, the quiet neighbourhood, the strong wifi, the excellent water pressure in the shower, etc. Youssef was also very understanding and flexible; his helpfulness made us feel at home. Thank you!

Paolo

1 year ago

10.0

The hotel is in a perfect location, two minutes from the Main Street and with plenty of choices for food and activities; a close walk from the dunes as well. The room was really nice and clean and Idir’s attention and availability made us feel like at home. Thank you ever so much!!

Clair

1 year ago

8.0

Comfy beds, quiet, on edge of sand dunes.

Catalina

1 year ago

10.0

This is morocco hospitality at its best. Our favorite people in our whole trip; genuine, sweet, accommodating... Good food, spotless, walking distance to dunes. They also arrenged our camel ride and were very professional at all times.

Harpo

1 year ago

8.0

Most of my communication was with Idir, who I think works for Chez Youssef. Idir was very kind and kept in constant contact. My supratours bus arrived late from Ouarzazate in the evening and he was there to pick me up and walk to Chez Youssef together. His French and Spanish are great, English not so much but gets by. The place is clean, has shower a toilet (not of the conventional western kind). When I visited late December it was very quiet in the area. Local families of Merzouga live in small houses around. Table tennis table available. Rooftop terrace with a view of desert. And inside is adorned nicely. It was very cold at night time in December here, but sure enough they had a warm sleeping bag in my room available for use :) I did a short tour of the desert for a good price. This involved Idir taking me to a local camel herder, who then does the tour. This local may ask for a small tip after. Other members of staff very kind too and welcoming.

Cons: Unfortunately the WiFi didn't work, which was a shame. But Idir and his colleague tried hard and for a long time to get it to work for me, which I appreciate.

Abdifetah

1 year ago

10.0

Alexandre

1 year ago

10.0

Pierre

1 year ago

9.0

Pauline

2 years ago

10.0

Wonderful, helpful host and great breakfast. Location and the place itself was excellent. Highly recommend

Marlyce

2 years ago

10.0

Very authentic. Comfortable and clean. Host was extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and bountiful.

Cons: Location was somewhat obscure. Cash only.

Paul

2 years ago

10.0

Youssef is absolutely the best part of Chez Youssef. We have yet to meet a more generous and kind person on our travels. Youssef and his family are friendly and accommodating and didn’t hesitate to drop everything to help us book tours or give us directions. And when we got back from our excursions he was always waiting with a smile and asking whether we had a good time. He prepared a vegetarian breakfast for us each morning and was so attentive ensuring we had everything we needed. I highly recommend staying at Chez Youssef, if only to experience his hospitality.

Mark

2 years ago

10.0

Youseff organized a wonderful trip by camel into the dunes where we camped for one evening. It was magical.

Alessandra

2 years ago

9.0

Youssef arranged for us a very authentic Moroccan experience for a night in the middle of the desert with 2 berber guides. He was supportive and helped us also for additional activities such ATV tour.

Cons: We had not much time to stay here :( Some little details in the communication, room or in the tent can be improved but they are not fundamental: Youssef's hospitality will make you forget them and live an amazing experience.

Max

2 years ago

10.0

Our stay at Youssef was amazing, he makes you feel really at home and is super kind. The room, breakfast and hospitality were great and Youssef organizes night trips to the dessert in a mobile camp far away from all the luxury camps. Thanks for the amazing experience and I would definitely recommend a stay at Youssef followed by a trip to the dessert!

Cons: Nothing!!

Domna

2 years ago

10.0

Chez Youssef is marked with a star in the book the Lonely Planet and with good reason. He is very welcoming. He organized all our excursions with awesome local guides. Made us a good dinner. The house he built is beautiful, but most importantly M. Youssef is an exceptional caring host. Knowing that our next destination after our stay with him was Marrakesh, he contacted us to make sure we were ok and if we needed any assistance following the earthquake event. Would recommend him 100%

Cons: Nothing

Clementine

2 years ago

10.0

A perfect place to stay in Merzouga if you want a proper Moroccan experience. Youssef was so friendly, and helped to organize a desert night for us with his friends Ali and Youssef - where we rode into the desert on camels and were cooked the tastiest Tagine we had in Morocco. Away from the hoards of tourists in tent city, it was a unique and intimate experience. So glad we stayed here and couldn’t recommend it more, especially with the desert night. Other local recommendations: We loved having coffee and chilling at Chez Les Artistes - went there twice it was so peaceful.

Maude

2 years ago

10.0

Youssef has a rockstar reputation in travel guides such as lonely planet and he certainly didn’t disappoint. He is so kind and welcoming. He went above and beyond to make us feel at home. He gives great travel advice. We also book a trek in the desert through him, and it was perfect. You should 100% stay there !

Filip

2 years ago

10.0

Michael

2 years ago

9.0

Youssef cooked us a hearty breakfast, gave us local recommendations and booked a camel ride. He clearly cares about his guests.

Cons: We incidentally killed a sand roach that was hiding under the leg of a chair, but given the rustic location, it was understandable.

Chafei

2 years ago

10.0

We absolutely recommend Hotel chez Youssef. Such a friendly, welcoming and caring host, who was always making sure we have everything need and we feel like home. His traditional sahara house is absolutely beautiful and special. The bedroom and the house in general is clean and very comfortable. Upstaires there's a terrace with a stunning view on the sand dunes of the desert. Even after checking out we were welcomed to stay for several hours inside his hotel in an air-conditioned room, in which we took a nap whilst the hottest time of the day. We were even given the opportunity to take shower then. Youssef organised an authentic and adventurous camping trip to the desert of Merzouga ghiuded by a team of two very professional and friendly sahara experts including an amazing camel ride only for the two of us, although we asked for the camping trip very very last minute at one of the busiest time of the season. All in all it was an amazing experience which we would love to repeat with the same host and the same team! Thank you, Youssef!

Brigitte

2 years ago

10.0

We loved the authenticity and kindness that we experienced at Chez Youssef. The place is intimate and well decorated. Food was excellent. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. What we enjoyed most was Youssef's spirit and kind hospitality. Youssef was also helpful giving us info on the area, and available to chat with us. We highly recommend Youssef's guesthouse to any travelers. Excellent value!

Cons: Nothing

Heitor

2 years ago

9.0

The most comfortable bed we have slept in since we have been in Marrocos. Very clean, quiet and beautiful traditional house. Yussef is very welcoming and helpful. He carefully organized us a private excursion in the dessert away from the crowds.

Tatiana

2 years ago

10.0

Nice and clean room, very comfortable bed. Great host, very welcoming and nice. He organised a camel trip for us even though we asked at the last moment. Amazing breakfast. Thank you Youssef!

Alec

3 years ago

9.0

youssef made us feel at home

Cons: lack of bedside lighting for reading

Flo

3 years ago

10.0

Youssef is a really great host and he organized a very lovely camel trip to the desert. Had lots of fun and a great local experience.

Alberto

3 years ago

9.0

Youssef was very kind and helpful. We used the room just to take some rest before and after the desert experience which was organised by Youssef and was really nice.

Cons: The room was a bit dark.

Verified traveler

5 years ago

10.0

Excellent stay, very clean and beautiful facilities, very attentive staff, specially Youssef, food is also very good.

Verified traveler

5 years ago

10.0

Simple, charming, and comfortable property managed by Youssef and his wife. Youssef was so welcoming and hospitable. We ate dinners cooked by Youssef's wife in their beautiful courtyard for a truly warm and authentic experience. Youssef also arranged a sunset camel ride for us one evening which was so memorable. Amenities are lacking but we were tired from our drive arriving from Fes so we were there just to relax and enjoy the desert area. My husband and I were sick from something we ate in Fes and Youssef made us a home remedy drink that helped. Youssef's kindness cannot be beat! Highly recommend!

claude

6 years ago

10.0

Excellent accueil par Youssef lui-même qui est aux petits soins et d’excellent conseil pour les activités à toutes heures. Il est le designer de ce petit hôtel où on se sent si bien. Il est aussi très bon cuistot et parle plusieurs langues! Et toujours avec sourire et humour.

FABIO RIGUETI

6 years ago

10.0

SIMPLESMENTE ESPETACULAR...NAO PERCA TEMPO EM PROCURAR OUTRA OPCAO, ELE NOS DEU TODAS AS DICAS E NOS PROPORCIONOU UMA NOITE EM UMA CABANA BERBERE...RAIZ!!! CAMELO, POR DO SOL, JANTAR, NOITE BARRACA E CAFE DA MANHA !! TOP!!

Francois

6 years ago

10.0

Notre séjour a été au-delà de nos attentes. Youssef est sympathique et attachant, toujours à l'écoute de nos besoins. Un grand merci!

Verified traveler

6 years ago

10.0

この施設の一番のお勧めは、なんと言ってもオーナーのユーセフさんのすばらしい”気配り”です。先に先に気を配って、客に不要な心配をさせません。砂漠の近くにある伝統的な建物としては、清潔に保たれています。エアコンも効きました。

YUJU

6 years ago

10.0

I was welcomed from the time i parked my car. Youssef is a great host. He welcomed me with delicious cookies and mint tea. he also turned on the heater in the room for me. i feel very warm from both the environment and also from Youssef. I love how Youssef decorates the rooms and public area. The breakfast is awesome as well. i highly recommend you to stay with Youssef.

Verified traveler

6 years ago

10.0

Tout était excellent! En tout point ! le lit ultra confortable. Nous avons pris le repas à l’auberge, succulent. Youssef nous a organiser une nuit dans sont campement en tente berbère , authentique et extraordinaire. Merci Youssef pour ta gentillesse. Et abordable! Ce fut le point fort de nos vacances. Celine et Christian 🙏🐪❤️

Paula

6 years ago

10.0

Excelente, el mejor lugar. Su dueño y las personas que trabajan con el son muy amables y acogedores. El lugar es limpio y muy bonito, la comida deliciosa y te asesoran muy bien para poder ir al desierto, para mi fue una experiencia increíble, estaba viajando sola y me orientaron muy bien. Lo recomiendo de todas maneras, al lugar y el tour al desierto, que es una experiencia única y que vale la pena hacer. Volvería sin dudarlo, muchas gracias por todo!!!!!

Verified traveler

7 years ago

10.0

Nous avons tout adoré de notre séjour chez Youssef! Merci pour le si bel accueil:)

Kei

7 years ago

10.0

people are friendly. location is good. dinner breakfast are also good. youssef,he is a good guy. i like this hotel.

Jason

7 years ago

10.0

Sometimes things appear too good to be true. When I booked this place the day before, there were not many decent places left on Expedia for Merzouga, and I did have bad experience before that some fake people post high rating reviews on a property that disappointed me badly. So I was highly skeptical. But I was happy that I was proved wrong. Youssef is such a wonderful host, he picked me up from the bus station at 5:30am in the early morning and put me to the comfort of his living room sofa to catch up some sleep before the guests checked out. I never slept on anyone's sofa including mine for 3 hours. The breakfast is both healthy and filling, with eggs, omelette, fresh orange juice, fruits and different breads, such a nice treat in his sun drenched beautiful courtyard. He also arranged the sunset camel tour for me, and I was able to spend a magical night in a duvet covered bed in a tent. The room of course is very comfortable and clean. Too bad due to the over night camel tour I was only able to spend a couple of hours in the actual bed. :) The next morning he started early again to prepare breakfast for me when I returned from the desert and help me with my luggage back to the bus station. I have stayed in so many places in the world, but rarely I have had the real feeling that it is the home away from home. This time it was, in the desert of Morocco. Thanks Youssef, if I ever come back again to Merzouga, you know where I will be staying.

Stella

7 years ago

10.0

The hotel is the best out of all the places I stayed in Morocco in 3 weeks of time. It very cute, very pretty, very clean. The owner is super nice as well. We didn’t arrange for pick up. We arrived late by the bus. The owner was worried so he came to the bus station to pick us up. The next day, he let us hang around the hotel until we got picked up by the desert trip in the later afternoon.

Maggie

7 years ago

10.0

We had the best stay here in Morocco, everything was well organised and the breakfast was our favourite at chez Youssef. Ended up staying one more night here because it was simply amazing! Highly recommend this place!

Valeriya

7 years ago

10.0

We loved our stay at Youssef's house. The location is great, very close to the desert and to the center of the village. House is very cute and lovely. Our room was big and very clean. Shower and toilet are good. You can't expect anything better is a small village near the desert really! Youssef is very nice and he was always there if we had questions. We also loved our breakfast, very tasty! We also tried dinner one night, it was absolutely amazing!!! Big big thanks again to our wonderful host and all his family! Shukran!

Tomoko

7 years ago

10.0

メルズーガでの砂漠ツアーのために1泊だけしました。【良かった点】・今回のモロッコ旅行中でNo1の朝食。特に熱々のオムレツが最高。・シャワーの湯量が豊富で熱々だった。・オーナーのユーセフさんが明るく、いつも気遣ってくれて楽しく過ごせた。旅行前に砂漠ツアーのことを相談した時も、返信が早くてプランの検討をしやすかった。砂漠ツアーも私たちにとっては妥当な値段だった。チェックアウトの朝、水を購入しなければならないと考えていたら1本（2Lボトル）プレゼントしてくれて、とてもありがたかった。・年末の滞在だったがエアコンがあり、快適に過ごせた。【気になる点】・部屋の照明が若干暗め。ただ、それ以外気になることなし。全般的に、大変満足のゆく滞在だった。出来れば数日のんびりしたかった。もしメルズーガに再び行くことがあれば、必ずこちらを利用します。

Julian

7 years ago

10.0

Chez Youssef was such a wonderful place to stay in the desert. Youssef was hospitable and informative and his house was comfortable, the bed was the best we have slept on in years!! The Tajine he made us for dinner was the best one we ate during our trip.

ali

8 years ago

10.0

Great! Really enjoyed our day, attentive host, great facility.

Takuya

8 years ago

10.0

他の方の書かれている口コミがあまりに大絶賛なので、ほんとかなとちょっと疑問に思いながら行きましたが、本当に素晴らしいホテルでした。部屋はきれいで、ホットシャワーも使えWi-Fiもストレスなくつながります。何よりオーナーのユーセフさんのホスピタリティが最高です。是非体験してみてください。

GANG

8 years ago

10.0

老板很热情，宾至如归，很喜欢这样的感觉，很满意撒哈拉之行

Verified traveler

8 years ago

10.0

Kleine, gemütliche Unterkunft im typischen Lehmhaus mit mehreren Zimmern, Aufenthaltsraum und Innenhof. Youssef führt das Haus mit seiner Familie - er ist sehr freundlich und super hilfsbereit! Das Haus liegt mitten im Ort, ist aber durch die Beschilderung leicht zu finden. Parken kann man auf der Strasse direkt vor dem Haus. Von hier aus sind es 1,5 km (5 Min mit dem Auto oder 20 Min zu Fuß) zum Parkplatz vor der großen Düne von Merzouga. Youssef bietet auch Übernachtungen im Wüstencamp an.

Verified traveler

8 years ago

10.0

Youssef is a very gracious and accommodating host with a great sense of humor. The fresh, homemade meals are very delicious and his breakfast is very delicious as well. Chez Youssef is a very clean and quiet place to relax and recharge before heading out in to the Sahara. It's a 5 minute walk to the bus station or other cafes. I highly recommend Chex Youssef for anyone traveling to Merzouga. Talk to Youssef about desert adventures. He is extremely knowledgeable and can be of great assistance.

Verified traveler

8 years ago

10.0

Very comfortable, clean, good food, good host, good wifi... just a few minutes walk in to main part of town and bus station. Recommend and would stay again...

Maude

8 years ago

10.0

Sejour exceptionnel Youssef est un hote avec un grand coeur, toujours là pour ces clients, les accompagnant tout le long du sejour! Voyage genial grace à Youssef!

Ayu

8 years ago

10.0

メルズーガまで徒歩圏内で、オーナーのYoussefがとても細やかな心遣いをしてくれます。部屋にはエアコンがあって、シャワーもちゃんとお湯が出て水圧もちょうどよかったです。すぐに乾燥するので使いませんでしたが、ドライヤーがあったのも嬉しいですね！ここで申し込んだ砂漠ツアーは、テントがベッド&水洗トイレ付きで素晴らしかったです！おすすめですよー！

Ma Kristina

8 years ago

10.0

My husband and i stayed for a night. We enjoyed the stay. The owner is friendly and helpful. Try and experience the "feel at home"/"home sweet home". The entire place is clean,quiet with traditional moroccan-style decorations. We are looking forward to visit and stay in this place again soon.

Harry

8 years ago

10.0

Very authentic guest house. Youssef is very helpful. He will take your problem as his own and tries best to make your stay and experience as comfortable as possible. The place is not a five star hotel, but it is very clean and the design is very attention to detail. It is by far the best place that we have stayed in Morocco.

TONGIL

9 years ago

10.0

모든 면에서 만족하고 추천하고 싶습니다. 사장님은 굉장히 친절하셨고 세벽에 도착했음에도 불구하고 얼리체크인등 최대한 여행자에게 좋은 서비스를 주려고 노력하셨습니다. 방은 깔끔하고 아늑하며 화장실에 온수도 완벽했고 와이파이도 방에서 사용가능합니다. 사막투어를 위해서 메르주가에 오시는 손님이 있다면 꼭 이숙소에서 묵기를 추천합니다. 조식 외에도 점심이나 저녁을 호텔에서 해결할 수 있는데 주변 식당보다 오히려 손맛이 더 좋았습니다. 최고의 숙소 추천합니다.

Jean Paul

9 years ago

10.0

Établissement bien placé aux pieds des dunes, superbe étape Sur un séjour de 3 semaines au Maroc c'est la meilleure étape

John

9 years ago

10.0

Best part if my trip. Youssef is a great host and his desert camp is not to be missed

Shawn & Steph

9 years ago

10.0

Youssef is a fantastic helpful host! The rooms are simple, but clean, comfortable and functional. We had dinner on the night we arrived. They need one hour notice so they can go and buy fresh meat and produce. Dinner and the following mornings breakfast were wonderful. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here.

Thomas

9 years ago

10.0

Wat hebben we genoten van ons verblijf bij Chez Youssef. Alles is tot in de puntjes geregeld: van het geweldige ontbijt, de mooie en de authentieke kamers, tot de prachtige kamelentocht in de woestijn. En dit alles voor een mooie prijs (aan de goedkope kant zelfs). Youssef is een geweldige host en zorgt dat je niets te kort komt. Zo werden we laat in de avond opgehaald bij de bus en kregen we nog heerlijke couscous voorgeschoteld. Na 2.5 week ons beste verblijf tot nu toe, en hoogstwaarschijnlijk blijft hij op nummer 1 staan!

Jessica

9 years ago

10.0

We loved our stay at Chez Youseff! Youseff was friendly and accommodating and made us feel at home. We were fortunate to be able to set up a private camel trek to his camp. The camp was beautiful! It was completely isolated and there were even flush toilets! We pulled our mattress out of the tent and slept under the stars. It was an incredible experience and I can't recommend Chez Youseff enough!

wendy

9 years ago

10.0

Youssef was absolutely amazing! We left there friends with him! He was so flexible. We took an overnight bus from Fez to Merzouga to do a camel excursion. Unfortunately, we had already booked with someone else, and were unaware that Youssef hosts them, as well. He was sweet about this, still meeting us at the bus at 7 A.M. and walking us to his place. He is so easy to talk to and took such good care of us. He sat us down, fed us, and let us sleep, as long as we needed, as there was no-one in need of our room, that night. He made sure that our ride picked us up and was kind to the excursion host. We appreciated his extra effort and would choose his hotel, again and again...and we hope to get to. What a dream come true!

Hirofumi

9 years ago

10.0

メルズーガへ訪問する人に非常お薦めできます。会計は明朗、説明も解りやすく丁寧、宿の主人は英語OKで、モロッコはフランス語やスペイン語(北部)に較べて英語喋る率が低いので助かります。砂漠ツアーの件も携帯でSMSで解りやすく情報を送ってくれたし、当日にまだどうなるかわからない、という状態でも丁寧に対応してくれました。帰りにグランタクシーを手配する際にも料金の目安、またドライバーに中継地点で次のドライバーや係にどこに行くかの伝達などしてくれて非常に良かったです。モロッコは結構横繋がりがあるので、ボるヤツと繋がると次々にその情報が伝達されていく魔のサイクルがある、その点ここは非常に安心できます。砂漠のツアーも素晴らしかった。

SUNG KYU

9 years ago

10.0

마라케시에서 13시간 버스 타고 메르주가 도착하는 길에 버스에서 어떤 사람이 제 이름 부르면서 이 호텔 가는거지 않느냐고, 내리면 마중나와 있을거라고 해서 놀랐습니다. 알고 보니 호텔 주인 매형이 투숙객 있을 때 마다 메르주가 근처 도시에서 버스에 타서 매번 투숙객들한테 알려주는 것 같더라구요! 숙소 자체도 깨끗했고, 아저씨도 정말 친절했고 모든 것을 도와주려고 해서 좋았습니다! 사막에 아저씨 텐트도 있어서 사막투어까지 할 수 있었는데 텐트도 3개밖에 없어서 소규모인데다가, 저희가 갔을때는 저희밖에 없어서 4명이서 재밌게 놀다 왔습니다! 조용한데서 은하수랑 별똥별이랑 보니까 정말 좋더라구요. 투어 끝나고 다음날 아침/샤워랑 버스 탈 때 까지 호텔 안에 있게 해 준 것도 정말 좋았습니다. 메르주가 사막 오면 다들 알리네만 가는 것 같아서 뭔가 새로운 거 해보자는 마음으로 여기 골랐는데 운이 정말 좋았던 것 같아요. 다시 간다면 꼭 다시 이 곳으로 가고 싶습니다 :)

L Taylor

9 years ago

10.0

Our favorite experience in Morocco! We stayed 2 nights & were so sad to leave! Youssef was extremely kind & helpful, waiting up for us after we had some travel delays before we arrived. He fixed tea & snacks, & made us feel so relaxed & welcome with his sunny disposition – our travel delays melted from our minds! The house itself is lovely, with bright blue accents, a great fireplace room with comfy sofas, a courtyard, big private rooms with large beds, en suite bathrooms, & lovely Moroccan decor. Breakfast was fantastic; more & more food kept coming, and we ended up stuffed! Right behind the house is a large, lovely oasis and the beginning of the magical Erg Cheggi dunes. Youssef helped arrange a camel trek to his own private dune camp for our 2nd night, where it was just us, one other lovely family who were also guests at the house, & a couple of staff to help cook dinner & guide the camels. After an amazing starry night with music & great food (& a great sleep in a safari-style luxury camp, with beds & private toilets!), we headed back to the house & were able to shower, enjoy another great breakfast, & relax before checking-out. He also helped point out places for wildlife & birds, & could arrange anything you like (better service PLUS better pricing than the big group tours we saw!). We had a magical time, with the service & attention of a 5-star concierge (who seems to speak at minimum 6 languages fluently), all bundled up into an authentic Merzouga Sahara experience.

k

9 years ago

10.0

おもしろいオーナーさんが笑顔で迎えてくれます。まだオープンしたばかりで清潔、部屋数５くらいのこじんまりホテルです。砂丘に専用のテントをもっていて、ホテルへ着いてからテント泊へと変更可能です。宿の奥さんが作るミートボールタジンが絶品です。

Aiden

10 years ago

10.0

Yousseff is very hospitable. The breakfast was amazing and it could not have been a nicer experience

David

10 years ago

10.0

When I arrived after dark, the owner of Chez Youssef met me at the bus office and walked me the couple of blocks to his lovely establishment. Chez Youssef is a friendly and very comfortable place to stay. In addition to good beds, a/c, and private baths, there are good wifi and electrical outlets. The courtyard in the middle of the riad has a palm tree and a bubbling fountain, and is frequented by a family of house sparrows who enjoy the refreshing water. Food at the lodge is excellent, and is served in this quiet refuge. The complimentary breakfast is tasty and filling. On the final evening Youssef prepared a meatball tagine for me that was a delicious symphony of flavors. Youssef also arranged a wonderful overnight camel trek into the Sahara Desert and later a 4x4 trip though the surrounding area. The whole experience at Chez Youssef was greatly enjoyable.

Verified traveler

10 years ago

10.0

great breakfast, free laundry service, excellent wi-fi speed (considering you are in a moroccan village), good price for a tent + a room in the hotel, cheap yet delicious dinner, best owner.

Verified traveler

10 years ago

10.0

Chez joussef is an amazing guesthouse. Front the outside you have no idea what to expect but on the inside it is a cute and cozy house. Hamid is the best host ander does everything with a smile. Kefta made by his wife was the best we had (and we tried 4 kefta dishes...)! Breakfast was also very good. All together this is a great place which feels like home.

David

10 years ago

10.0

I arrived by bus late and was met by the inn keeper who gave a ride to the lodging. He provided good options for activities and good advice. The breakfasts were great. Wi-Fi worked well. The lodging had authentic charm.

Fiorenzo

11 years ago

10.0

Ci siamo fermati solo una notte ma è stato indimenticabile. L'ospitalità del proprietario e della sua dolce e timida metà, insieme al loro bimbo piccolo di meno di un anno, è stata impareggiabile. Ci sentivamo proprio a casa nostra. In tutto il viaggio in Marocco, è stato l'unico posto dove c'era il phon in camera. La cucina preparata dalla mamma e dalla moglie del proprietario era eccellente. Possibilità di organizzare escursioni nel deserto, bivacchi e passeggiata coi cammelli sulle vicine dune. Ci siamo pentiti amaramente di non aver passato più notti, ma ormai il viaggio era pianificato in dettaglio. Peccato...

Verified traveler

11 years ago

10.0

Hamid was outstanding. He, his wife, and sister arranged tours for us, took us to and from the bus stop, cooked great food, did our laundry, and answered any questions we had. Wifi streamed great.

Mimi

12 years ago

10.0

Ce riad est juste à côté des dunes erg Chebbi à Merzouga. Endroit idéal pour partir à dos de dromadaire dans le désert et couché au camp. L'hôte Youssef est très dévoué et hyper sympathique. Toujours là pour rendre notre séjour agréable. Le riad est très joli et très bien entretenu.

Andrea

15 years ago

10.0

L'hotel è piccolo , gestione molto famigliare e adatto a chi cerca tranquillita' fuori dai normali circuiti turistici. E' possibile cenare in giardino , giocare a scacchi in un clima rilassato. L'albergatore cordialissimo si è occupato della preparazione dei pasti e di organizzare una escursione nel deserto (fuoristrada+ cammelli ,pranzo frugale presso dei nomadi ) fuori dalle rotte tradizionali e a prezzi onestissimi.Veramente ottima esperienza

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